JnA_Document SmarTrack ko COR LGM_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from USSOCOM for a sole source procurement of SmarTrack 4G/5G GPS Support and Maintenance services. The document authorizes a sole source award to Williams Software Associates Corporation for continued airtime service and maintenance of 725 SmarTrack devices that provide location tracking and two-way communication capability for soldier movement during remote training and emergency situations.

The requirement includes yearly enterprise airtime and software/service updates for 765 individual devices, along with all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision needed for SmarTrack service and maintenance. The contract has a base period of 12 months plus three 12-month options. The sole source justification is based on Williams Software Associates Corporation being the only vendor owning all intellectual property rights associated with operating and maintaining these devices, which are used for student tracking during training programs and as a risk mitigation control measure. The J&A is approved under FAR 13.501(a) citing exclusive licensing agreements and brand name justification, with approval signatures from the Master Trainer, Contracting Officer, and Attorney Advisor dated January 2025.